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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 271.26 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 271.26 and 146.82 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 271.26 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/271.26 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 271.26 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 39,826.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,826.39/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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